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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,165.53, 36,106.76 and 14,679.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,165.53, 36,106.76 and 14,679.80 is: 20,257.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,165.53 : 36,106.76 = 14,679.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,165.53/36,106.76 = 14,679.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,165.53x = 36,106.76 × 14,679.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,165.53x = 530,040,007.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,040,007.01/26,165.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,257.18

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